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The Chosen People

David's Dowry of Blood

The Chosen People

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Judaism, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.7574 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

168 - David's Dowry of Blood - In this episode of The Chosen People, we explore 1 Samuel 18:17–30, where Saul tries to destroy David by demanding a deadly dowry—but the young warrior returns with double what was asked. As envy tightens its grip on Saul’s heart, David rises through bloodshed and betrayal to become a prince of Israel, honored by the people and chosen by God.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 168 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Previously on the Chos...

0:02.0

The internet is coaching our kids.

0:06.0

When boys hear that on repeat, it shapes how they see themselves.

0:10.0

We can't leave it to those voices.

0:12.0

We have to be louder.

0:13.0

Together with e-e-e.

0:15.0

We need to coach them, guide them, back them.

0:17.0

Building our boys up every chance we get.

0:19.0

Be yourself. Back your mates.

0:21.5

Confidence comes from a vin.

0:23.1

As proud partner of the England team's E.E has support and guidance to help build all our boys up on and off the pitch.

0:30.0

Search E.E. Yes, boys.

0:31.7

Some people.

0:33.0

As David and his men near the gates, a clamour reached their ears.

0:39.7

Saul has slain his thousands, but David, his men near the gates, a clamor reached their ears. Saul has slain his thousands,

0:47.1

but David his ten thousands. It was in the same tune that they had once sang Saul's name, but now the melody rang as an anthem to David's courage. A shadow fell across Saul's face.

0:55.5

Something bitter and vile coiled around his heart, squeezing tighter with every beat.

1:01.8

He will take it from me.

1:08.0

My kingdom.

1:11.6

My throne, my legacy, I will not let him.

1:14.6

You think you can steal my kingdom, boy?

1:18.6

They'll stop singing your name once you're dead!

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